PSC Applauds the Signing of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, Urges Better Preparation for the Next Debt Limit Extension 

PSC applauds the passage by Congress and signing by the President of HR 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (FRA). This bill extends the national debt limit to January 1, 2025, and sets the stage for Congress to move forward on appropriating funds for all government agencies and operations for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24). Read the press release here. 

PSC Calls on OMB to Address Critical Need for Default Planning 

On May 19, 2023, PSC wrote to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding the potential for the ongoing debt limit crisis to lead to the Treasury Department being unable to pay all financial obligations at some point, a situation known as “default.” PSC believes that even if the possibility of default is relatively low, the potential consequences are so significant that they warrant OMB issuing guidance to federal agencies. Read the full press release here. 

On-Demand Replay of Wednesday’s FedHealth Conference Available 

Special thanks to all the speakers, sponsors, and attendees who convened in person and virtually yesterday to discuss novel approaches government and industry partners are taking to advance health. It’s not too late to access all the content covered here. 

COVID-19 Resource Center Updates 

• GSA - Updates re: the COVID Emergency (e.g., Safety Protocols, Progress Payments)  
  This memo lists canceled, as well as ongoing, guidance and class deviations. It also indicates that clarifying guidance is forthcoming re: progress payments and "hard copy" requirements. 
• NASA - COVID-19 Revocation of EO14042 Guidance for Contractors 
  NASA will not take any steps to require covered contractors and subcontractors to come into compliance with previously issued NASA guidance implementing Executive Order 14042.

2023 Vision Federal Market Forecast: Defense Team Positions Still Available! 

It’s not too late to join a Vision Study Team! Gain a competitive advantage in the challenging Federal marketplace by participating in the Vision Federal Market FY23 Forecast program as a study team member. 

• Participate in exclusive, face-to-face meetings with government agency planners and decision-makers, think tank experts, and Wall Street analysts to discuss issues facing the federal market, future programs, and budgets. 
• Be the first to discover details on the direction of the market and where future money and opportunities exist before the forecasts are revealed at the November Vision Conference. 
• Work with seasoned professionals within your customer space. 
• Expand your professional network.  

Consider joining one of the following Vision Defense teams: 

• Macro-Economic and Topline Defense 
• Defense Services 
• DOD IT and C5ISR 
• Defense Platform 

For more details, Michelle Jobse, Director, Vision Market Forecast at jobse@pscouncil.org.

Seeking Speaker Nominations for CMS Protest Discussion 

PSC is seeking speaker nominations for a CMS Protest Discussion on August 3, 2023. Click here for more information. 

Help PSC Plan the 2024 PSC Annual Conference  

PSC will soon be ramping up its planning for the 2024 PSC Annual Conference. Each year we work to fill our conference agenda with relevant and valuable speakers and sessions. Our committee plays an integral role in this planning effort. If you are interested in learning more, email Jean Tarascio.